Bideford
Bideford is a historic port town that's on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon, in the southwest of England. The town's name means 'by the ford', with evidence demonstrating that prior to the creation of a bridge, there was a ford at Bideford where the River Torridge is estuarine. At low tide, it is possible, though not advisable, to cross the river by walking on foot. Bideford currently is the central town of the Torridge local government district. As per the 2011 Census, the town contains a population of close to 17,107. Bideford is broadly famous for being the location in which the American GIs arrived in 1942 during World War Two. Originally positioned there to work in radar stations across North Devon, increasing numbers of troops came over over the duration of the war. Bideford is well known for its New Year's Eve celebrations. This consists of thousands of people from the close by towns and villages arriving in fancy dress costumes congregating on the quay for revelries and a firework show. Included in the event are a number of local bands. The town has a lengthy record of local New Year's Eve celebrations. A historical custom from 1605 was for inhabitants to attempt to cross the bridge in the time taken for the bells of St. Mary's church to chime at midnight. Within the same year, the mayor established a trust fund to raise money to purchase food for the poor and elderly who applied at the Mayor's Parlour. This still exists and takes place on New Year's Day. For all of your house improvement projects, make sure that you choose trusted professionals in Bideford to ensure that you get the very best quality service.
